Elephant Seal Pup Between Protective Adults at Drakes Beach
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:55:22 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups
This wildlife photograph captures an intimate moment among elephant seals on a sandy beach. A dark-colored pup lies in a sandy depression between two larger, lighter-colored adults. The adult on the left has its mouth open in what appears to be a protective vocalization or display, showing teeth and whiskers. The scene illustrates typical elephant seal colony behavior during breeding season, with adults guarding young pups. The sandy, overcast beach setting and the seals' wet, sand-covered skin suggest recent ocean activity.
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